Subseven.AB

It allows to gain remote access to the affected computer.
It spreads
, across the Internet.

Affected platforms:

Windows 2003/XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

April 14, 2005

Detection updated on:

April 15, 2005

Statistics

No

Brief Description

Subseven.AB is a backdoor that allows hackers to gain remote access to the affected computer in order to carry out actions that compromise user confidentiality and impede the tasks performed on the computer.

Subseven.AB uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.